The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-07-21

Battlefield Memorial Association held meeting in
the afternoon and decided to mark the spot
where Gen Armistead, of Pckeits Division,
was killed inside lines during the charge on
July 3, 1868. Considerable discussion was caused
by reference made 10 a recent resolution passed
by the association barring from the grounds all
materials with the exception of real bronze aud
granite. The question was definitely settled by
the adoption OF the following resolution:
Resolved, That the action Of the Board taken Feb.
% lss7, designating material for monuments be
adhcared 10 aud no further action be taken on the
subject until tie monument OF the 4th Ohio now
being constructed. shall be erected: TTOr.dcd That
the Executive Committee is authorized TO consider
and dispose OF any application for the use Of native
marble.
The White Bronze Company, Of Bridgeport,
Is the one mostly injured 10y the resolution.
The annual election of officers was held and re-
suited IN the reelection Of the old officers. They
are: Vice President, Col. C. III. Ruehler; Sec,
John NJ. krauth; Treas, j. l.. Shick: SupeTn-
tendent Of Tablets aud Legends. Col. J. b. Bachel-
der; Superintendent Of Grounds. n. q. Wilson.
GovBeayer Is President ofthe association ex olcio.
The Both Rcgimental Association held a Reunion
In the hall OF COrpl Skey Post No. g i'm the morn
ing, and reelected a. ID. Cunningham of Blars-
vile, President, and J. NJ. Slower Of Chester. Sec
rotary and Treasurer The association Is arranging
Tor the erection of a monument on the battlefield,
which they expect 20 dedicate at The time OF their
next Reunion. which will he held on Julyl.
The usual dress parade that had been indulged
In was dismissed owing 10 the heat aud the indiiler
ent feeling OF the comrades. In place Of the dress
parade the Razors aud Lambs held burlesque
parade, which afforded considerable amusement
10 the spectators. Later in the evening the Sun
flowers" proceeded 10 the town and held a gem
era serenade, and made things very lively for the
citizens.
Wednesday was spent In wandering over the
battlefield and relic hunting by a majority Of the
comrades. The Sunfiowers," who ate and cooked
their meals In camp. invited the Department Com
manuer ana stan 10 dinner on Wednesday, and the
Invitation being accepted very enjoyable time
WAS passed. After the dinner Department Com
mander Harper. A A.-G. Stewart and Commander
ms fn nd
the camp greatly forsaken, and the few remaining
were making preparations for departure The day
was spent by The Lambs, !" 4" Razors" and " sun
flower" at SpanGler's Springs, where very jolly
afternoon was passed.
In the evening a large Campfire was held ut
which 5000 persons were present. AdJt-Gen.
Stewart presided and his genial introductions and
witty sayings added to the success OF the Camp
fire. After selection by the band Department
Commander Harper was introduced, and spoke at
length ON the success of the Encampment and the
generous hospitality of the people Of Gettysburg.
lie also protested against the great praise that
plckeits Division is receiving, and showed clearly
that the men who withstood the assault of that
division were brave. il not Drawer than the men
of Pickeits Division. He then made way for Com
rade Tom Kay, OF Post No. 81, who enliycned tho
audience with old Coffee Kettle" part of them
joining ia the chorus. He also followed that with
his version of Yum Yum" which caused cons!d-
cradle merrment Past Department Commander
j. NJ Nanderslice was next introduced, and made
an eloquent speech. lie pictured how, in a few
more years, the Encampments will have 20 he
members. Amer few selections from the band
ComrGde Stewart introduced Past Department
Commander Maj Austin Curtin as the noisicst
man IN camp, and complained that he deprived
many comrades of their sleep at night because OF his
noisy disposition. The introduction was enjoyed
hugely 10y the audience, owing 10 the fact that
Comrade Curtin is Of a retiring disposition and
had been complaining Of the noise. As soon a. he
could Comrade Curtin admitted that the joke had
been fairly placed on him. and then proceeded
lie was followed by Comrade Thos l.. Wander
slice, OF Post No ,, who amused the audience with
a story entitled " Fare YOU well, Father Watkins"
After " RecOllectioRs by the band, Comrade Kay
again entertained the crowd with "Paddy's Curl
oslty Shop While singing the comrade tore a
neat tidy from an old newspaper, which lac pre-
scented TO Mrs. Wilson, wife of Serg't n. g. Wilson,
Superintendent Of the National Cemetery. lie fol-
lowed the same with You Grow More Like Your
Dad Every Day. and then gave an imitation of
flute playing a cane, both Of which were greatly
appreciated 10y the audience. Comrade Patterson,
OF Post No. :, came next with a cornet solo, that
entertained the people for some time. Commander
Harper introduced A. A.-G. stewart at the conclu-
sion OF the solo, in a very pleasant manner After
a lew witty sayings Comrade Stewart recited " The
Soldier Tramp IN a truly original manner, and at
It's conclusion was yociferously Rpplauded. The
band then rendered several other musical selec-
tons, and nj their conclusion the Campfire ended.
Friday morning AT 9o'clock camp was broken. and
special train taken for home. The Philadelphia
train arrived at that city at 3:l9 in the afternoon
NOTES OF THE ENcAMPMENT.
The Jolly Bucks" OF Remove Post, No. 49,
were present In large numbers The association
has the following officers President, X n. Mar
tin; Sec, Frank Elliott; Treas, Archer Mcdonnell.
The " Doves" Of Post No. 226, of Marietta at
traoted considerable attention. About - members
OF this club were la camp The officers of this as
sociation are: President. III. J.. Haldeman; V.-P.,
A. r. LutZ; Sec, l.. w. McElroy; Treas. w. l..
smedleyi Chap, L. L. Reinhold; Surg, q. w.
Reich.
Post No. g. Of Philadelphia had seven Past Post
Commanders present in camp. Comrade John
Stewart. of this Post lost a very handsome gold
presentation while about ht of
Post No 226. also attracted considerable attention.
Every morning aud evening a salute was fired.
On Tuesday evening fireworks were displayed
Several accidents happened in camp during the
week, the most serious being those sustained 10y
Comrades Thomas IA. Kay, Of Post No 81, who
sustained very bad injury about the left eye;
Commander Coggins, OF Post No. D. who spraned
his hand, and A. Freeman. OF Post No. 3, who Sc
ri0usly fractured his right leg
While the Encampment not held at n time
desired by many. yet IL was the most successful
and enjoyable one ever held by the Department,
Notwithstanding the fact that last year was held
on the anniversary OF the battle.
Credit Is due TO A. -A.-G. Thomas J. Stewart,
A. q. MIG. ii. q. NJ. Williams. n. q. Wilson. VIM.
NJ, Bartram, James 4. Long and J. NJ. Wander
slice Tor their untlring efforts in working for the
success of the Encampmept. The various - Get
tysburg Clubs are also TO he thanked for the i'm
tSiest inhhheslea IN the Encanpment, especially
the Razors, Lambs" and Sunfower~," Of
Philadelphia. The first two organizations have
been for years past the sole life Of the camps and
their efforts this year in making the camp lively
the boys " are not yet losing their oldtiIne VIM
TENNESSEE
II. T. johnson. jamestown, Team: Ellsworth
Post had "A grand old time the 4lh of July
With many of their friends they celebrated the an
niyersary OF the Nation by holding an old soldiers
Reunion. AT 10 O'Clock a. IN. about 60 ex-soldiers
and about 100 soldiers sons formed in the public
square and marched out to the Academy where
the Declaration of Independence was read by Conn
rade Lacy after which "A dinner Of haTdIaek bacon
and coffee WAS served.
VIRGINIA.
At the last regular meeting Of Jodn A. Loran
Post. No. &C. Chesapeake City, IL was unanimously
resolved that the language and action OF the Com
Chief IN relation To the return of the
captured flags should be fully Endorsed by the Posi-
aud the Adjutant was instructed To reqaest The
NATIONAL TRIBUNE TO publish their action ia the
matter.
See COmrade Taylors adv. on page 5.